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IronCircle is hiring an Accounts Receivable Lead to manage and optimize the accounts receivable processes, focusing on student loan collections and coordination with institutional partners. This role requires leading collaboration efforts across departments to ensure timely cash flow, accurate receivables management, and support for financial planning.

Highlights

Manage student and institutional receivables, including invoicing and collections with university partners and Sallie Mae.
Coordinate with state workforce development agencies for invoicing and funding collections on eligible students.
Maintain the Accounts Receivable Aging Report and provide regular updates on payment status and collection timelines.
Collaborate with the FP&A team for cash flow forecasting and provide weekly insights on A/R status and risks.
Support Revenue Accountants with A/R data for enrollment reporting and revenue recognition.
Assist in month-end close by reconciling receivables and validating institutional balances.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections with exposure to third-party lenders or government agencies.
Proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and accounting/ERP systems; familiarity with NetSuite or Salesforce is a plus.
Preferred experience includes higher education, vocational training, student finance, and workforce development grant programs.
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, and catered lunch for in-office days.

Accounts Receivable Lead Full Description

Accounts Receivable Lead

Finance - Columbia, Maryland (Hybrid)

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Accounts Receivable Lead to oversee and optimize our accounts receivable processes, with a strong emphasis on student loan collections and interdepartmental collaboration. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely cash flow, maintaining accurate receivables data, and supporting financial planning across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong attention to detail, comfort working with institutional partners (including government entities), and the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional workflows.

About Us

With over 17+ years of experience, IronCircle is one of the leading global tech education, training, and service providers sending thousands of learners to new and exciting careers, serving and developing tech-related ecosystems.

In 2018, IronCircle entered the US market via a university partnership model and have successfully partnered with colleges and universities to train the next generation of industry professionals. Unique to our program, TDX Arena is an AI-fueled powerhouse learning platform that helps learners apply concepts learned in class to real-world situations.

With over 50,000 cybersecurity alumni worldwide, IronCircle is highly experienced at delivering the most effective accelerated cybersecurity training and educational programs.

Responsibilities

Student & Institutional Receivables Oversight:

Coordinate directly with university partners to manage and reconcile student loan invoicing and collections
Serve as the primary liaison with Sallie Mae on student lending activity, disbursement issues, and collections follow-up
Collaborate with state workforce development agencies to track, invoice, and collect funding on behalf of eligible students
Maintain and update the Accounts Receivable Aging Report, including detailed notes on payment status, follow-up efforts, and expected timelines for collection

Strategic Finance Collaboration:

Partner with the FP&A team to review and validate expected collections for cash flow forecasting
Provide weekly insights and updates on A/R status, risks, and trends that may affect liquidity or revenue timing

Operational & Reporting Support:

Support Revenue Accountants by providing accurate A/R data for inclusion in recurring enrollment reporting and revenue recognition processes
Assist in month-end close processes by reconciling outstanding receivables and validating institutional balances

Experience/Skills Required

3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a related accounting function
Experience coordinating with third-party lenders and/or government agencies
Strong understanding of AR aging, cash forecasting, and collections best practices
Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and accounting/ERP systems
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Preferred:

Experience working in higher education, vocational training, or student finance
Familiarity with Sallie Mae systems and processes
Prior experience working with workforce development grants or state-funded training programs
Knowledge of NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar platforms

Values

Passion is our driver.
Excellence is how we deliver.
People are our focus - learners and employees.
Change creates opportunity - we embrace change.
Learning never stops and neither do we.

Our Offer

Competitive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Lunch Catered for in-office work days.

Your Success is our Success

If you're a driven, collaborative person who thrives on breaking new ground and inspiring others to do the same, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re looking for someone who's passionate, high-performer and pushes boundaries in pursuit of something bigger.

You’re a self-starter with a “ready to make an impact on day one” mindset—confident in your ability to add real value from the start and grow with us over the long term. If that sounds like you, we think you’ll be a perfect fit.

At our core, we're more than just a company—we're a close-knit team on a mission to change lives through the power of education. We work hard, we play hard, and we deeply value each person’s contributions toward our shared goals. We can’t wait to welcome the next game-changer to our team. (Yes, we mean you.)

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Original Job Description

Accounts Receivable Lead

Finance - Columbia, Maryland (Hybrid)

About Us

With over 50,000 cybersecurity alumni worldwide, IronCircle is highly experienced at delivering the most effective accelerated cybersecurity training and educational programs.

Responsibilities

Student & Institutional Receivables Oversight:

Coordinate directly with university partners to manage and reconcile student loan invoicing and collections
Serve as the primary liaison with Sallie Mae on student lending activity, disbursement issues, and collections follow-up
Collaborate with state workforce development agencies to track, invoice, and collect funding on behalf of eligible students
Maintain and update the Accounts Receivable Aging Report, including detailed notes on payment status, follow-up efforts, and expected timelines for collection

Strategic Finance Collaboration:

Partner with the FP&A team to review and validate expected collections for cash flow forecasting
Provide weekly insights and updates on A/R status, risks, and trends that may affect liquidity or revenue timing

Operational & Reporting Support:

Support Revenue Accountants by providing accurate A/R data for inclusion in recurring enrollment reporting and revenue recognition processes
Assist in month-end close processes by reconciling outstanding receivables and validating institutional balances

Experience/Skills Required

3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections, or a related accounting function
Experience coordinating with third-party lenders and/or government agencies
Strong understanding of AR aging, cash forecasting, and collections best practices
Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and accounting/ERP systems
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Preferred:

Experience working in higher education, vocational training, or student finance
Familiarity with Sallie Mae systems and processes
Prior experience working with workforce development grants or state-funded training programs
Knowledge of NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar platforms

Values

Passion is our driver.
Excellence is how we deliver.
People are our focus - learners and employees.
Change creates opportunity - we embrace change.
Learning never stops and neither do we.

Our Offer

Competitive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Lunch Catered for in-office work days.

Your Success is our Success

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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